The American Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Academy Award winner George Clooney stars in the title role of this suspense thriller, filmed on location in Italy. Alone among assassins, Jack (Clooney) is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry (Bruce Altman) that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde (Thekla Reuten of "In Bruges"), is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Italian stage and screen veteran Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues romance with local woman Clara (Italian leading lady Violante Placido). But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

Drama Thriller

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The American.

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  George Clooney

  Wolfs, Tomorrowland

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  Thekla Reuten

  Red Sparrow, Highlander: The Source

• B
  Bruce Altman

  The Sound Of Silence, Matchstick Men

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  Violante Placido

  La Dolce Villa, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

• P
  Paolo Bonacelli

Crew Behind the Film

The The American behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Anton Corbijn last directed Life and A Most Wanted Man. The film's writer Rowan Joffe last wrote Before I Go to Sleep and Brighton Rock.

Director

Anton Corbijn

Screenwriter

Rowan Joffe

Producers

Anne Carey
Grant Heslov

Production Details

What we know about the The American movie production.

Production Updates for The American

Jul 2010

Completed

Changed The American movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Nov 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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